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Jun 26 2017
Increasing the Efficiency of CRISPR-Cas9-VQR Precise Genome Editing in Rice
Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats-associated protein 9 (CRISPR-Cas9) is a revolutionary technology that enables efficient genomic modification in many organisms. -
Jun 22 2017
Single-point Mutation of an Histidine-aspartic Domain-containing Gene involving in Chloroplast Ribosome Biogenesis Leads to White Fine Stripe Leaf in Rice
Chloroplast is the main organelle for photosynthesis in plants. Rice leaves are the main sites for photosynthesis and the production of organic matter. -
Jun 09 2017
Expression of Lima Bean Terpene Synthases in Rice Enhances Recruitment of a Beneficial Enemy of a Major Rice Pest
Plants can defend themselves indirectly against herbivory by emitting blends of volatile organic compounds that recruit herbivore natural enemies. -
Jun 05 2017
Beyond Chemoreception: Functional Diversity of Soluble Olfactory Proteins in Insects
Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) and chemosensory proteins (CSPs) are regarded as carriers of pheromones and odorants in insect chemoreception. Most studies on both classes of proteins have focused on ... -
Jun 05 2017
A Rice PECTATE LYASE-LIKE Gene is Required for Plant Growth and Leaf Senescence
Pectate lyase (PEL) is an endogenous pectin-degrading enzyme that is capable of cleaving α-1, 4-glycosidic linkages in demethylated pectin by β-elimination. It is a ubiquitous enzyme in higher plants ... -
Jun 05 2017
A Pheromone Antagonist Regulates Optimal Mating Time in the Moth, Helicoverpa amigera
Many insect species use multi-component sex pheromone to discriminate among potential mating partners. In moths, pheromone blends tend to be dominated by one or two major components, but behavioral re... -
Jun 05 2017
The Key Technology of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) Proliferation in vitro was Successfully Resolved by Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute
Recently, the key technology of Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) proliferation in vitro was successfully resolved by Small Animal Infectious Disease team of Shanghai Veterinary Research Institu... -
Jun 05 2017
Beyond Chemoreception: Functional Diversity of Soluble Olfactory Proteins in Insects
Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) and chemosensory proteins (CSPs) are regarded as carriers of pheromones and odorants in insect chemoreception. Most studies on both classes of proteins have focused on ... -
May 03 2017
Bt Rice in China ?C Focusing the Non-target Risk Assessment
The roles of genetic engineering (GE) and other modern plant breeding methods in improving agricultural production are hotly debated among various stakeholders worldwide. -
May 03 2017
Bt Rice in China – Focusing the Non-target Risk Assessment
The roles of genetic engineering (GE) and other modern plant breeding methods in improving agricultural production are hotly debated among various stakeholders worldwide.